Yara
Every Yara since 1969 — 7,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yara
Yara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #507 in 2025 with 585 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 7,565 American babies have been named Yara. Its peak came in 2025, when 592 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 585 | #507 | 7 | #10,639 |
| 2024 | 519 | #582 | 6 | #12,294 |
| 2023 | 488 | #614 | 5 | #14,116 |
| 2022 | 526 | #571 | 6 | #12,271 |
| 2021 | 454 | #657 | — | — |
| 2020 | 441 | #654 | — | — |
| 2019 | 365 | #766 | — | — |
| 2018 | 437 | #673 | 7 | #10,716 |
| 2017 | 264 | #987 | — | — |
| 2016 | 178 | #1,337 | — | — |
| 2015 | 199 | #1,237 | — | — |
| 2014 | 154 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 2013 | 207 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 2012 | 208 | #1,187 | — | — |
| 2011 | 211 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 2010 | 188 | #1,273 | — | — |
| 2009 | 185 | #1,313 | — | — |
| 2008 | 166 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 2007 | 256 | #1,035 | — | — |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,701 | — | — |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,138 | — | — |
| 2004 | 99 | #1,908 | — | — |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,228 | — | — |
| 2002 | 84 | #2,063 | — | — |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,094 | — | — |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,054 | — | — |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,686 | — | — |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,956 | — | — |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,748 | — | — |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,963 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,138 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yara
- Yara Shahidi Actor · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yara in 2025?
Yara ranked #507 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 585 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yara?
7,565 babies have been named Yara in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yara most popular?
Yara peaked in 2025, when 592 newborns received the name.
Is Yara a boy or girl name?
Yara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yara rising or falling?
Yara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yara?
Well-known people named Yara include Yara Shahidi (actor).